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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.78, 1,353.31 and 587.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.78, 1,353.31 and 587.72 is: 810.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.78 : 1,353.31 = 587.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.78/1,353.31 = 587.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.78x = 1,353.31 × 587.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.78x = 795,369.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,369.27/980.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.96

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